Madison Preparatory Academy

Madison Preparatory Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1555 Madison Ave,  Baton Rouge, LA
4.4
4.2
581 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alisa Banks Welsh
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
A
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
42%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
304:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
98.3%
Hispanic
<1%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern University & A&M College 251 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 218 Students
Louisiana State University 204 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 189 Students
Grambling State University 159 Students
Dillard University 147 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 139 Students
Jackson State University 105 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 100 Students
University of New Orleans 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 66 Students
Biology 48 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Engineering 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 56 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
Madison Prep has been great to me academic. The environment is wholesome i come to school everyday ready to work and connect with more people . Everyone greet you as u walk past them, the teachers actually care about their students and wants them to succeed. Our principal make sure our learning environment is safe and protected.
4.0 Senior
5/15/2024
The best part about Madison preparatory Academy is the inclusivity with everything that goes along in the school. You never not know what's going on in the school. But that's also it's downfall, the school is kind of small so it's like everybody knows everybody and it's a small community.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2024
I had a great and fun time at Madison Preparatory Academy i learned a lot of valuable life lessons to get me to my next step in my education life
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/25/2022
The school is safe but that sums it up. If your kid is not a teachers pet, an athlete, or the child of someone they consider high in social status BEWARE. I have witnessed teachers posting kids on Instagram, subliminal messages to parents on social media, and nasty attitudes with some of the childre...
5.0 parent
5/19/2021
I love Madison Preparatory one of the best you want be disappointed
5.0 parent
10/22/2015
The teacher care, care if the kids are learning or not. I find my grandaughter wanting to go to school and that not most kids. Couch and the teacher work together to make sure both are being taking care of. Love it
5.0 parent
3/28/2014
I promise you no matter what anybody tells you this school is the best for your child. Its small and has great teaching skills. This school and Su lab !

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